Ventura Spousal Support Lawyers

Protecting Your Rights & Best Interests in a Divorce

Fully understanding your rights or obligations in terms of spousal support
is an important component of the
divorce process. Securing legal counsel that is able to explain why support is offered,
the length you can expect to give or receive it, and the amount that is
realistic to expect is necessary to adequately prepare you to undergo
the process in court.

How Support Is Determined

There are two types of spousal support, temporary and permanent. The former
only lasts while the divorce is pending so that both parties are able
to maintain their quality of life during the interim. Meanwhile, permanent
support is determined during the divorce proceedings to ensure both partners
are able to provide for their basic needs and lifestyle after the process
is complete. It is not uncommon for one spouse to be held responsible
for supporting the other after divorce.

The court takes several factors into account when making this decision, such as:

The duration of spousal support typically depends on the length of the
marriage. For unions lasting less than 10 years, support is presumed to
equal one-half of the time together. There is no assumed termination date
for marriages that were longer than 10 years. It is not uncommon for support
to be given until the death or remarriage of the receiving spouse.

Reaching an Agreement without the Court

There is an extensive list of factors that impact the court’s decision
concerning spousal support. Each case is unique and as such requires individualized
counsel and care. Trust our Ventura family law attorneys to guide you
through this process and help best protect a comfortable future.

You deserve experienced representation that will protect your rights. Get
in touch with the Zahn Law Office at (805) 804-9100 today.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

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